Ageing of Population: A Contemporary Issue
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Ageing of population is natural consequence of process of demographic transition. It is going to be the most noteworthy demographic characteristic feature of the twenty-first century. Ageing of population represents gradual shifts in relative share of population towards older age groups. Ageing of population is a global phenomenon with great regional variations. Ageing of population has social, economic and political implications. To address the physical, socioemotional and economic needs of old age population, innovative public policies and service deliveries are required. The objectives of the present paper are – (i) to describe the trends and patterns of ageing of population; (ii) to explain the causes of ageing of population; (iii) to highlight implications of ageing of population; and (iv) finally, to identify the needs of ageing population.
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Dr. Jitender Saroha
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